News from Derbyshire Recovery Network

A Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) is a community‑led group run by individuals with personal experience of addiction and recovery. Grounded in peer support, mutual aid, and community empowerment, LEROs…

Episode 14: The Recovery Round Table – Five Raw and Enlightening Stories “If you have an interest in recovery, there is no substitute for taking the time to absorb the…

An article from The Pavement Magazine, about how a prison reading group sparked a revolution. This shows how recovery can take many forms and this article serves as an example…

The Belper Recovery Hub is going on tour for the remainder of the year, here’s what is yet to come: 19 December – OPEN HUB☕ Tea and Talk 10:30–12:30🌱 Thrive…

Are you someone affected by the substance use of another? Did you know there are local and national support for people affected by the substance use of another? Local support…

Recovery Hub📅Date: 16th January 🕒Time:10.30am -12.30pm 📍Location: Alder Centre – Alder Road, Belper DE56 1LP Friends Club📅Date: 29th January 🕒Time: TBC📍Location: Loundlsey Green Community Centre, Chesterfield S40 4QU Derbyshire Mental Health…

Another successful season for the Recovery Through Nature project and participants! Did you know they have their own newsletter? To find out more, get in touch with the project lead…

Derbyshire has an ambition to build a ‘home-grown’ specialist treatment and recovery workforce. This means creating pathways and opportunities where people affected by substance use can channel their lived experience…

The Derbyshire Addictions Advice Services Project: Veteran-Led Recovery Connections Project will host its next walk on Wednesday, 17th December. This is a great opportunity for anyone seeking a little exercise…

Zink, one of Derbyshire County Council’s funded recovery projects, have won a prestigious national award for the micro jobs element of their recovery offer. Zink run the RISE project, which…

Growing Lives participants marked Recovery Month 2025 with a five‑mile community walk around Ilkeston, creating space for connection, fresh air, and reflection. The group set off along the Erewash Canal…

Recovery is possible. It’s achievable, and it’s happening every day across Derbyshire.This winter, we’re shining a light on real stories from people who have taken steps towards recovery through our…

Kelsey Family CIC believes in the power of creativity to open hearts, challenge stigma, and strengthen recovery. That’s why the organisation is proud to be part of the Stitch Away…

The Boring Fund is open for applications! 🎉 The Boring Fund is for small non-profit organisations (based in the UK) to cover some of the boring costs that keep them…

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The NHS free healthy choices quiz gives you guidance, based on your answers, to…

Paths to Recovery: Giving Back and Growing Together At Pathways, our recovery groups have always been about more than just activities, they’re about connection, confidence, and community. Over time, a…

A Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) is a community‑led group run by individuals with personal experience of addiction and recovery. Grounded in peer support, mutual aid, and community empowerment, LEROs…

Pathways Gazette is a recovery newspaper completely developed and created by attendees of Pathways recovery hub and a few friends and family members of the group who wanted to contribute…

A Warm November Walk for the STAND TO Veterans GroupOn an unusually warm November day, the STAND TO Veterans Group enjoyed a walk along the canal from Poolsbrook to the…

On Wednesday 17th September, South Derbyshire CVS: Future Focus Project, which is one of a number of projects in Derbyshire offering support to people in recovery from drug and alcohol…

During Recovery Month, families from across Derbyshire came together in Chesterfield to take part in a group event hosted by the Family Interventions Support programme, run by Derbyshire Addictions Advice…